{"id":13899,"date":"2017-01-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-01-17T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.invinic.com\/everything-you-should-know-about-godello"},"modified":"2018-02-15T16:26:09","modified_gmt":"2018-02-15T15:26:09","slug":"everything-you-should-know-about-godello","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.invinic.com\/en\/everything-you-should-know-about-godello","title":{"rendered":"Everything you should know about Godello"},"content":{"rendered":"

The world of wine is inherently quite romantic, dare we say even sexy. Yes, it\u2019s an agricultural product made from grapes, but that doesn\u2019t detract from the glamour and sensuousness of it all. When it comes to grapes and sex appeal, though, there\u2019s a bit of an imbalance – some grapes are certainly sexier than others, basically. <\/span>Albari\u00f1o<\/span><\/a> rolls off the tongue, <\/span>Chardonnay<\/span><\/a> charms effortlessly and <\/span>Sauvignon Blanc<\/span><\/a> sizzles. Beautiful. What about <\/span>Godello<\/span><\/a>, then?<\/span><\/p>\n

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What the hell-o is Godello?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Godello<\/b> isn\u2019t a household name, for sure – but it should be! Godello is a white grape<\/a> native to Spain, that until recently had fallen out of favour and was not widely planted at all. In recent times, Spanish winemakers have made a concerted effort to revive the grape, and Godello wines today are truly something special: Great Godello offers the structure and lasting power of white Burgundy, the texture and floral notes of Chenin Blanc and a refreshing minerality. Together, this is an enticing package for any white wine lover that is looking for something a little different.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Where is Godello made?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Godello is most common in the northwest of Spain, with the best examples coming from denominations such as Valdeorras, Bierzo<\/a>, Ribeira Sacra and Monterrei. Valdeorras Godello is probably the top expression of the grape. With that being said, Godello is not a particularly sexy or marketable grape, so is usually is cultivated as a labour of love by the winemaker more so than for overtly commercial reasons, as it lacks the instant appeal of a Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio or other superstar variety. On the upside, the wines are generally made with love and care, and the quality tends to be quite high everywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Three Godello wines to try<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Heard enough? Godello may not have worldwide acclaim right now, but it\u2019s well worth a taste. We have picked three of our favourite Godello wines for you to experience this wonderful grape for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n